Sweden was put on high alert this week after the army and defence chiefs warned that war with Russia was a real possibility. The news comes as the Scandinavian country is waiting to be officially accepted into NATO this year. Sweden’s Civil
In the wake of Sweden’s anticipated NATO membership in 2024 and amid the backdrop of Russia’s conflict in Ukraine, top security figures, including Swedish Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin and the country’s Commander-in-Chief, Micael Byden, are cautioning the Swedish population to brace
Five people inside a construction site elevator that crashed in Stockholm on Monday were killed, Swedish authorities confirmed. Initial reports had indicated severe injuries to the occupants when the elevator plummeted in Sundbyberg. The cause of the accident remains unclear, prompting a
Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with the U.S. which allows access to all military bases in Scandinavia. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said the agreement would enhance the country’s ability to receive U.S. support in times of war or crisis.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were joined at a the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington by Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel, who are on an official visit to the UK. Their appearance cane amid a difficult week for
Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup squad ensured that they would stay in the top tier of the group competition after beating Sweden in this weekend’s play-off tie. After Jodie Burrage suffered a heartbreaking debut in Saturday’s opening match, Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart
A ferry that ran aground last month off southeastern Sweden and started leaking oil into the Baltic Sea arrived Thursday at a Swedish harbor where its tanks will be emptied, Sweden’s coast guard said. The Marco Polo had been sailing between the
Sweden has moved closer to finally joining NATO after a major hurdle was removed today (October 23). Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has previously been reluctant to approve Sweden’s bid to join NATO. But today, he signed a bill for the Nordic
Finland, which reported damage to an undersea telecom cable that runs to Estonia, has launched an investigation into sabotage. Sweden has also reported partial damage to an undersea telecom cable that runs to Estonia, a week after Finland’s discovery. Both damages to
An announcement was made over the stadium tannoy informing fans of the decision to abandon the game. Spectators inside the King Baudouin Stadium were told they could not leave the arena “until security permits”. Two people are reported to have been shot